Ultimate Ears Announces Tiny 700 Series Earphones

Today, Ultimate Ears announced its smallest earphone pair ever, the Ultimate Ears 700. The California-based manufacturer (which is now owned by Logitech) says the ‘phones will feature 2-drivers in each ear, despite their diminutive size. They come with “tapered ear cushions” that the company claims will offer a better in-ear seal, which means better bass reproduction and a more even stereo image.

The 700 is a mere 0.4 ounces; compare that with Shure’s latest offering, the 1.06-ounce SE115. Lightweight earphones certainly do offer a better chance for a strong in-ear seal, as the less weight there is pulling down on the cable, the less likely the seal is to become loose. As always with sealing in-ear pair, another benefit is the noise isolation–the pair basically acts as a set of earplugs, too.

The $229.99 Ultimate Ears 700 is available this month at both the Ultimate Ears and Logitech websites. Look for a PCMag.com review very soon.